English · Body & Health
weight
/weɪt/
[/weɪt/]
heaviness of the body
Beginnernoun
Definition
How heavy a person or thing is, often referring to body mass.
Example
The doctor advised him to lose a little weight to protect his heart.
The doctor advised him to lose a little weight to protect his heart.
Etymology
From Old English 'gewiht', of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
'Pull your weight' means to do your fair share.